Produce Lead Full Time

BJ's Wholesale Club • Salem, NH

2d

About The Position

The Produce Lead oversees produce operations, ensuring compliance with company policies and food safety requirements, maintaining product quality and freshness, and optimizing inventory management. The role supports operational excellence, merchandising and replenishment standards, and department performance. It has no direct supervisory responsibilities but plays a key role in keeping department operations running smoothly. A valid ServSafe Food Safety Certification is required and must be maintained in good standing; BJ’s covers applicable certification costs and training.

The Produce Lead contributes to team engagement, member service, club standards, and financial performance. This includes providing a friendly shopping experience, addressing member concerns, supporting club goals, using supplies responsibly, and completing work accurately and efficiently. The position also requires regular, predictable, full attendance.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of experience in produce operations, grocery retail, or food handling.
• Strong knowledge of produce handling, quality standards, and food safety guidelines.
• Ability to analyze data and identify process improvements to optimize efficiency.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to multitask.
• Proficiency in basic computer applications, including MS Word, Excel, and email.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must maintain all training and required certifications.
• Must obtain and maintain a valid ServSafe Food Safety Certification in good standing.

Responsibilities

• Maintain produce freshness through regular culling, rotation, and quality checks, ensuring products meet company standards.
• Monitor inventory and replenish products promptly to maintain availability and in-stock conditions.
• Inspect, rotate, cull, and merchandise fresh produce according to company standards.
• Ensure items are accurately priced and labeled and comply with company policies.
• Track and analyze sales, waste, and shrink data to identify process improvements and cost-reduction opportunities.
• Follow sanitation, safety, food-handling, and ServSafe requirements.
• Maintain and clean produce department equipment and report equipment maintenance needs or other operational concerns to management.
• Assist with seasonal promotions and merchandising directives.
• Apply FIFO (First In, First Out) procedures to reduce waste and maintain product quality.
• Inspect produce cases, coolers, and freezers daily for proper conditions and food safety compliance.
• Support receiving and inspection of shipments to verify accuracy.
• Support inventory audits and reconciliation to minimize shrink and maintain accurate records.
• Use knowledge of product movement, seasonal trends, and member purchasing habits to optimize stocking strategies.
• Provide additional support across departments as needed.
• Demonstrate inclusive, ethical, positive, and solution-oriented behavior and help foster a safe, collaborative, and encouraging team environment.
• Deliver GOLD Member Standards and reinforce service behaviors including Greet, Anticipate, Appreciate; Fast, Friendly, Full, Fresh, Clean; and Listen, Apologize, Solve, Thank.
• Engage with members, respond promptly to questions or concerns, and escalate unresolved issues to a supervisor when necessary.
• Complete daily responsibilities accurately and consistently to support club goals, performance, and profitability.
• Use supplies responsibly and follow scheduling expectations to support labor and supply goals.

Benefits

• Weekly pay.
• Complimentary BJ’s Club Card Membership and a free Supplemental Membership for someone in the team member’s household.
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal and sick days, holidays, bereavement leave, and jury duty leave.
• Choice of three medical plans, with optional dental, vision, Health Savings Account, and flexible spending account options.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with a company match for eligible team members aged 18 and older.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan, with shares of BJ’s common stock available at a 15% discount through after-tax payroll deductions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed